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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016 B&G Club director to speak at FUUF Sunday This Sunday, Jan. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Chuck Trent, the executive director for the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County, will be the guest speaker during the worship service. “Today, our youth face seemingly insurmountable odds. Nationwide, one in four will not graduate, one in five live in poverty and 170 juveniles are arrested each hour,” Trent said. “The top three issues teens say they are facing today are bullying, substance abuse and vio- lence.” Trent will be sharing how the Boys and Girls Club provides a safe, positive environment in which kids have fun, participate in life-changing programs and build supportive relation- ships with peers and caring adults. “We have an opportunity to help give the gift of a great future to our kids in Florence. All it takes is one person to care,” said Trent. The UU Fellowship, 87738 Highway 101 at Heceta Beach Road, is wheelchair accessible. Each service concludes with refreshments and a dia- logue circle to explore the questions that come up dur- ing each service. For more information, visit www.uuflorence.org or call 541-997-2840. 5 A The Holy Spirit is our helper The Bible repeatedly tells us that God is our helper. The question is, do we really trust God to help us? It’s easy to respond right away that we trust Him, but when it comes to practically applying this truth to our everyday life — leaning on the Holy Spirit to help us in every area of our lives — we often struggle to do it. As born-again believers in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit — God’s Spirit — lives in our spirit. In John 16:7, Jesus said that the Holy Spirit is our “Comforter ” and that He wants “to be in close fellowship” with us (AMPC). It’s so important for us to know that we can have a close, intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit, that He will com- municate with us. I went to church for many years and had no idea that I could overcome my problems and live with real peace and joy because the Holy Spirit lived in my spirit. It was life-changing for me when I got the revela- tion that He wanted to lead me in God’s will for my life and He would enable me to do every- thing I needed to do. The truth is if we really believe God is our helper and He’s willing to help us no mat- ter what situation we’re in, then we have no reason to worry or get overwhelmed. I’ll let you in on another secret: You need to ask God for help because the Holy Spirit is not the type to barge into your Watch “In Search of the Lord’s Way” Sunday, 7:30 AM KMTR Channel 12 Then visit the Florence church of Christ 1833 Tamarack Florence, Oregon and experience the joy and simplicity of pre-denominational New Testament Worship. (Romans 16:16) Bible Study: Sunday, 10:00 am Worship: Sunday, 11:00 am www.churchofchristfl orence.org Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. life and take over. The Holy Spirit knows the answer to every problem, and He will even help you through each one. But He won’t give you His advice unless you ask for it. In other words, the hum- ble get the help. God not only wants to help us with our big problems, He also wants to help us with the little things in life. That’s won- derful news because sometimes we allow the little things to get us frustrated and upset. One of the best ways to go through the day is to pray often, “Help me, Lord. Help me. Help me!” In the Psalms, we frequently see King David going to God for help. For example, Psalm 40:13 (AMPC) says, “Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me; O Lord, make haste to help me!” Notice that David was not only bold enough to ask God for help, but he was also confi- dent that God would answer his prayers. We can learn from that too. In Psalm 43:5 (AMPC), David says, “Why are you cast down, O my inner self? And why should you moan over me and be disquieted within me? Hope in God and wait expec- tantly for Him, for I shall yet praise Him, Who is the help of my countenance, and my God.” You and I have so many opportunities to feel sad or dis- couraged and have a bad atti- tude, but God wants us to stay strong in Him, like David did. Those who do will eventually come out on top, because there’s no way the enemy can hold you back if you will trust God and keep your hope in Him. It’s comforting to know God will help you get through the hard times of life. His grace and strength will sustain you while you’re waiting for your breakthrough. Hebrews 4:16 (NIV) says we can “approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Psalm 23:3 (AMPC) says, “He refreshes and restores my life; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” When you’re hurting, in trouble, or waiting for answers in your life, you need to believe that your Helper, the Holy Spirit is with you and He wants to help you. Stay in close fel- lowship with Him and ask Him for the help you need. No mat- ter what the circumstances may look like, believe He is work- ing on your behalf. He is your Comforter, Counselor, Helper, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener, Standby. He’s everything you need, and He’s just waiting for you to ask. Soup’s On to discuss importance of humility To be included in this directory contact the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence. J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP WATCH! 3 ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK (3ABN) TV UHF Channel 48. 24 hour Christian TV highlights Bible studies of prophecy, inspirational music, health lectures, healthy cooking and more. BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SINGSPIRATION You are invited to come and sing your favorite old time gospel hymns Every Friday night at 7pm • Non-denominational Bay Berry Square; 101 at Sutton Lake Dr. /milepost 185 N. For more information , please call 541-997-2681 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Located at Munsel Lake Road and North Fork Road Worship Services 10:00 AM Sunday All are welcome! 541-997-7268 FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP N.W. Corner of Heceta Beach Road & Hwy. 101 Every Sunday at 10 a.m. All are welcome. (541) 997-2840 FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1st Sunday of Month Worship 10:30 All other Sundays Worship 9 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. 2nd & Kngwood • (541) 997-6025 “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” FOURSQUARE CHURCH On Monday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to join a group from diverse spiritual paths that enjoys discussing a variety of spiritual topics. This week it will discuss humility. A Baha’i Prayer says, “I bear witness, O my God, that Thou hast created me to know Thee and to worship Thee. I testify, at this moment, to my power- lessness and to Thy might, to my poverty and to Thy wealth. There is none other God but Thee, the Help in Peril, the Self-subsisting.” The evening will begin with bowls of clam chowder, warm homemade bread, fruit and vegetables, followed by the evening’s topic until 8:30 p.m. The gathering will end with prayers for the requests left in the Prayer Pole in the garden of the Florence Playhouse and those shared by the group. Everyone is invited to attend. The Heintz home is at 875 Seventh St. For more information, call Suzanne Mann-Heintz at 541- 590-0779. 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m. – Youth Group: Sat., 6 p.m. Website:fl orence4square.com RV’ers, PARTS we are your complete RV and SERVICE Automotive Repair Facility FLORENCE VINEYARD (GOD’S POWER HOUSE) COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418 Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45 Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m. 2610 Kingwood, Florence • 541-268-2025 Sunday Worship @ 10:00 a.m., experience the Power of the Holy Spirit Pastors: George & Beverly Sisemore Intercessory Prayer & Worship, Thursday night @ 5:00 pm fl orencevineyardchurch.com CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW LIFE CHURCH-UPC Corner of 10th & Maple –- 997-3533 Bible Study at 9:00 A.M. Services: Worship, 10:30 A.M. fl orencecrossroad.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroad.org 1525 12th St., Suite 24 •541-991-9398 Sunday Services: 10am and 6pm Tues. Bible Study 7:00pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. 1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Dr. Marvin Owen Series ‘Through the Bible’ on Wednesdays 6 p.m. A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome. Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am. FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday. FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16) 1833 Tamarack Street (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.) Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. www.churchofchristfl orence.org FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1318 Rhododendron Dr. –- 997-2523 – Worship at 11:00 AM –- Sunday School at 9:30 AM – Variety of Sunday evening activities - 5 PM Wed. Bible & Children classes at 6:00 PM Call for details. FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951 Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M. Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M. On Site Repairs In shop or Mobile 541-997-8287 21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113 Adult Forum 9 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship services; Sun. 10:30am & Wed. 6pm. Pastor Lori Blake www.lutheranchurchfl orence.com ...need a friend? PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW Meet Ashley Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Reverend Greg Wood Sunday School and Nursery – Organ and Choir All Welcome. Come as you are. 3996 N Hwy 101 997-7136 Breed RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We worship in homes at 11am Sundays Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations. FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 12th and Nopal –997-9020 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Wed. 7-8:30 p.m. Online Worship Service@ www.fl orencenaz.com PARTS SERVICE Age Sex Size Color Domestic Shorthair/Mix 6 months Female Medium Brown/Orange RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 DVD of Weekly worship service available. Pastor Randy Benscoter ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2135 19th St. –- 997-6600 The Rev. Georgia C. DuBose, Vicar 8:30am, Tuesdays, Morning Prayer Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth. SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH If you would like to meet Ashley any of her friends, please visit us at: FLORENCE HUMANE SOCIETY 2840 Rhododendron Drive • Florence • 541-997-4277 www.fl orencehumane.org This message brought to you by: Siuslaw News + Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 www.shoppelocal.biz